The Beckoning is a study in extremes and opposites that really works where so many bands usually fall into cacophony. Their goal is to “fuse the aggression of Extreme Metal with the majestic ambience of Gothic soundscapes.” I’ll be honest – I was skeptical of that description when I first read it – especially since they also state that their debut album Demystifying The Oracle did not quite achieve the sound they wanted. But, for at least the two songs on this demo, they achieve their goal quite well. This demo is supposed to be leading up to a full length release in this stride – so I am really looking forward to that album when it is finished. You can listen for free at their BandCamp page to see for yourself.
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